noun
- direct votes by all eligible citizens on an important public question or political issue
Usage: plural of plebiscite
Examples
- The country held plebiscites to decide on constitutional amendments.
- Several plebiscites were scheduled for the upcoming election cycle.
- Citizens participated in plebiscites about local tax increases.
- The government announced three plebiscites on environmental policies.
- Historical plebiscites have shaped many democratic nations.
- Voters prepared for the plebiscites by studying the ballot questions.